Trip Report: New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA on Amtrak!

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Жыл бұрын

Hello everyone and welcome back to the channel for its first travel report! In this video, we will be going on a transcontinental journey from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA via New Orleans, LA on Amtrak's Crescent and Sunset Limited. We will take a detailed look into the accommodations on board our trains, review the food service and of course, enjoy the views out the window. So come along for a one-of-a-kind trip across the United States!

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@cunningpal Жыл бұрын

Very nice video, and a relief from those of some other traveling video makers, who give a super fast, non-stop, barely comprehensible verbal narrative of their experience. Yours was quieter and more sensible. I'm hoping to watch more of them.

@coast_to_coast_photos Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! I have a bit of a speech impediment as well so narrating the whole story would be much harder for me to do, thus explaining my way of presenting the journey.

@antoniocuevas7051 Жыл бұрын

👌

@JP-vk9iq Жыл бұрын

Well done. I enjoyed the “Simply Railway” style. Keep up the good work.

@coast_to_coast_photos Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! And as a matter of fact, Simply Railway was actually my inspiration for this.

@scottdowney4865 5 ай бұрын

I think it's neat that the Southbound Crescent is train #19 and is (was) being led by locomotive #19. Been riding the Crescent Alexandria, VA, to Atlanta since I was a little kid. I was 13 first time I went by myself. Dad worked for Southern Rail.

@coast_to_coast_photos 5 ай бұрын

Yep, I noticed that too lol

@relyhgg Жыл бұрын

My very first trip on an AM TRACK, Sure is a very energy demanding ride. With my 91 years behind me it sure was some ride , Fully enjoyed ALL OF IT .😎

@arielitoenriquetapia-qt6dc Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video Made My Day

@downhillking2 Жыл бұрын

Very nice ride, I appreciate you taking us along. Great photos, especially of loco 200 which looked new.

@jacobitzkowitz5294 Жыл бұрын

great video

@sammy7068 Жыл бұрын

verynice ty for sharing youir trip with us

@kevinhoward9593 Жыл бұрын

i once went PHL-NYP-CHI-LAX-SEA-CHI-WAS-PHL one year. took two weeks. i had a blast. there is a video on my channel of it..

@joemeyers3127 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your journey!

@talltrucker2682 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video… I’m from The Bayous of Louisiana so I definitely enjoyed hearing the Jazz Music as you were boarding in NAWLINS 😂 And the view of The Sabine as you were crossing into Texas 👍🏼

@meachy Жыл бұрын

Looks like an amazing experience. Can't wait to try it someday.

@Whatamidoinghere262 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’ve taken the Zephyr and the Capitol so far but the Sunset is hopefully next.

@MidnightOracle8 Жыл бұрын

❤ great photography 😊

@patriciabreckenridge4248 Жыл бұрын

Watching these videos to view amicably. Amtrak is my travel mainstay, giving a Beacon of hope. And a light at the end of the tunnel. Soo scenic and simply irresistible nonstop. One day, will be sheer essence unbelievably unimaginable, to finally be accommodated. Those beautiful high diesel engines, the cab, and the prestigious men of this world, who grace their format inside for the Amtrak journey. Self respect to their colleagues at every travel stop,duration of pk up and drop off point. On cue timely too, no matter what. They're very attentive to their superiors, upon the designated tasks given. I just love it immensely! Smile. KUDOS! A 5-Star, Blue Ribbon, and a Plaque, they'll get from me. Most definitely so! I, as one of your loyal viewers, wish to extend my blessings, hope, faith, and charity, with humble continuity. Be safe! BRAVO!! KUDOS!! CHEERS!! LIVE! LAUGH! LOVE! My prayers always for your traveling passengers, as yourselves. Smile. Courage & faith within, because everyone has families, spouses. I embrace you daily for your goodness. To do the public as you've done, there's exceptional empathy, humility, and the capacity of compassion. Tk cr!

@97nelsn Жыл бұрын

24:22 That looks more delicious than “Flexible Dining”, including the cake. Amtrak needs to bring back traditional dining on the Crescent and Lake Shore Limited.

@catholiccrusader5328 Жыл бұрын

They won't since they can save money on the cheap.

@spawnsmama Жыл бұрын

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience.

@SternenruferinPatchouli1 Жыл бұрын

the Steak....gimme!

@richcunibertti3872 11 ай бұрын

I rode the California Zephyr round trip from Chicago to Emeryville I had a regular bedroom with my own bathroom it was such a amazing trip traveling across country on Amtrak prices for everything are very expensive but well worth it for a trip of a lifetime

@drsysop Жыл бұрын

Good idea to bring a scanner with you so you can listen to the conductor. -Cheers!

@ToABrighterFuture Жыл бұрын

And unlike in that one famous play turned movie, nowadays the Cemeteries line goes right to the train station in New Orleans.

@theresamurphy6554 Жыл бұрын

I'm doing this same trip coming summer looking into all u guys video bec I'm so so nervous!

@catholiccrusader5328 Жыл бұрын

Last time I rode a train the damn conductor wanted to fight me. The only seat left vacant on his train had his open bag on the seat. I never looked at his f****** bag and the b****** wanted to throw down. Haven't been on a train since. Glad you got to LA. I live in Chicago. I'm a new subscriber!

@RichardinNC1 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I took the Crescent from Charlotte to NYC. Fortunately it was 2019, pre-pandemic and I got 2 full service meals. The downside being a late night departure. At least it was a roomette and the bed was ready.

@sue4129 Жыл бұрын

Nice comments. I think our trains are wonderful and one of the best forms of travel in the United States to be able to see the country! They are usually quiet, non stressful, and a pleasant way to meet people who are also pleasant!

@philipgrice1026 Жыл бұрын

Compared to the long distance trains in other countries they are not very quiet, they are very slow and quaint in a 1960s kind of way. Pleasant, as long as you are patient and in no rush. The food is poor.

@glorgau 11 ай бұрын

On time departure!

@Hispandinavian Жыл бұрын

Amtrak is not too bad until you get past Chicago. Them get ready for one delay after another. It's better than Greyhound, and a great way to explore the continental US. Out west the scenery is amazing.

@hedgemist691 Жыл бұрын

That 'design' on the table in your roomette was a chess board.

@coast_to_coast_photos Жыл бұрын

Yep, I realized that as soon as I said it in the video but didn’t get around to putting a correction in the caption.

@EnglishwithBB Жыл бұрын

I pretty much did the same trip but in the opposite direction, getting off at Washington D.C., before doing the NE Corridor to New York in a regular train. What I liked most was definitely the desert parts of New Mexico and Texas and would gladly do it again. I did it in 2018 on a US Rail Pass and the "flexible dining' had just been introduced on the Lake Shore Limited and I agree that it was such a disappointment. Fortunately for me, it was the only time as every other train at that time(California Zephyr and Coast Starlight) had Traditional Dining, which was great!

@waynecote31 Жыл бұрын

Nice Job , Explaining, Showing, but to promote Amtrak,, I don't know about that,, You should have at least gotten a discount. FOOD LOOKED NICE, AND YOU NEVER MISSED A MEAL, CONGRATULATION ..😀

@mmanisr22 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I did the same thing in 2021 tho my Sunset was 4 1/2 hours late coming into L.A it was a fun ride. Doing something similar in May NY to Seattle doing the Lake Sore Limited and the Empire Builder

@azuma892 Жыл бұрын

I came from your comment on AugustTheDuck lol.

@rajulshah1357 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and good info. I would like to make this trip. I am vegetarian and want to know, before I call Amtrak, if anybody has any experience about the veg meals on these trains. Always w ayes to make this trip and now it’s my chance at 75 years 😂😂😂😂!!

@sgt.eclair Жыл бұрын

There's at least 1 vegetarian option for every meal in the dining car

@patriciabreckenridge4248 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree , it's soo pleasurable to embark upon, a treasured commemorable trip as this one. Smile. I'm completely in awe of it, due to the fact of being a bonafide, Amtrak buff. Approaching my soon to be age, of 75 yrs old. KUDOS!! I'm truly blessed and very thankful to the most High. Smile. Although I'm still currently watching all the videos, provided so consistently. Awaiting the special time and moment, to actually board an Amtrak, long distance train. Actually experiencing everything from the paid, amenities of a hotel on wheels. It's soo exhilarating to encounter the great, possibilities of real rail travel at its best. Smile. I'm impressed already, to anticipate a dream come true. Glad for the nostalgia period, in which I was able to, enjoy the comforts of the early bygone era. 50's 60's 70's mark, all throughout. By the historic railroad system, of Amtrak itself, Pennsylvania Railroad, along with the NEW/YORK/NEW HAVEN/HARTFORD RAILROAD, back then. In its full entirety, no skimping off the course of travel. Amtrak today, is in the winners circle. Monumental as ever, Regal in every sense of the word. Engineering ethics of the crew themselves, soo dilgent, civil., conscientious always

@mq461004 Жыл бұрын

good. お疲れ

@squalli1297 Жыл бұрын

Nice video!! I've been riding trains since the '50's & have seen many changes. I've booked a trip on Amtrak's Sunset Ltd. & Crescent during the '80's when a transcontinental sleeper car was offered between L.A. & NYC. It was great not having to worry about transferring in New Orleans. Passengers with 1st class tickets could sleep onboard in the Big Easy while the crew made switches within the station. Sadly this service was eliminated during the late '80's. It would be interesting to find out if their new Viewliner dining cars have the equipment to cook meals like what's offered in Superliners. Railroads have always claimed they've lost money with dining cars.

@romeojames89 Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the scanner I want one too 👍🥳🥳

@jackchen7003 Жыл бұрын

Im always amazed about how far Amtrak travels. NYC to New Orleans is extremely far

@sanandaallsgood673 Жыл бұрын

It surprises me you think that's far. To be fair however, I was an over-the-road tuck driver who drove 650 miles per day, so the 1500 miles to New Orleans is not far to me. lol

@divox9pqr Жыл бұрын

Yours was a fabulous trip with two great trains. I am planning a similar trip where I will start with the Crescent to the Sunset Ltd to the Coast Starlight to the Cascade to VIA Rail to The Maple Leaf back to New York. ….about 2 months of riding the rails, mostly with sleeper class. Just curious..where did you stay in New Orleans?

@coast_to_coast_photos Жыл бұрын

Whenever I’m in New Orleans, I stay at the Holiday Inn Express located just a few blocks away from the Union Passenger Terminal. Relatively affordable, comfortable to stay in and a place I highly recommend.

@ekichannelworld2239 Жыл бұрын

It would be fun to travel on Amtrak. In Japan, it is basically not possible to travel by train for several days.

@stephenkeever6029 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done! What is your ducks name?

@coast_to_coast_photos Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! As for the plush wood duck, he doesn’t actually have a name and is just a good luck charm I bring with me on my travels.

@coast_to_coast_photos Жыл бұрын

Update: the duck has a name! I call him Drake

@chrisdobrowolski2783 Жыл бұрын

Actually coach passengers can asscess the metropolitan for a fee which is $25 but in New York $50 I think. Also soon on traditional dinning coach passengers will be able to purchase ddinning in the dinning car while supplies last, I think it is $25 for breakfast, $35 for lunch, and $45 ffor dinner..

@jamesthorne8488 Жыл бұрын

Great report!! Please help me out: I'm planning a Amtrak trip to New Orleans and need to know a hotel to stay at that is close to the train station and maybe not too far from the French Quarter. Where did you stay in New Orleans & did you like the accommodations? Any New Orleans info you can give me is appreciated!

@kimberlynewton4181 Жыл бұрын

16:46 When you had to change trains for the one day layover in New Orleans, was the motel costly? Im thinking of taking this same trip but did not know there was a whole day layover.

@MrCubsfan3 Жыл бұрын

8:56 I’m sorry, what about the defects on that Norfolk southern train? What if that was the rolling stock involved in East Palestine?!?! /s

@phskin Жыл бұрын

Any idea what a second passenger/roommate would cost.

@phasetech Жыл бұрын

How long was the trip altogether? I may have missed it. But considering on doing the same thing as I am against flying.

@SEKunkle Жыл бұрын

I could easily be mistaken as I only saw your roomette briefly but, it looked as if you traded much better food for a slightly smaller room once you changed trains in New Orleans. Did the Sunset Limited room include a sink and toilet? Really enjoyed the video either way.

@coast_to_coast_photos Жыл бұрын

That one did not but it was no big deal to me because the Superliner has several bathrooms in the upstairs and downstairs hallways.

@chrisdobrowolski2783 Жыл бұрын

no Sunset Limited is a superliner with 2 floors and suppose to have an observation car and dinning car but for some reason you either did not go in the observation car or it was missing on that train maybe for repairs. Everybody can access the observation car and this are the train that have them most of the way and some all the way: Empire Builder, Coast Starlight (sometimes it has 2 once reserved only for buisness class people), Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle, Southwest Cheif,, Zephry, The City of New Orleans, and the Auto train.

@coast_to_coast_photos 3 ай бұрын

@@chrisdobrowolski2783this one lacked a sightseer lounge, likely due to repair needs as you mentioned. I was alright with it though as I preferred my own space in the roomette.

@cats0182 Жыл бұрын

They kick you out of bed at 5:30am? What a bummer. In the "old days", early arriving sleeper passengers were allowed to stay on the train until around 8am.

@coast_to_coast_photos Жыл бұрын

Honestly I didn’t mind. I had two hour ride down to San Diego on the Pacific Surfliner later that morning so I was able to get a little more sleep after waking up so early.

@paulsomers6048 Жыл бұрын

We were glad to be out that early, since we were getting on the train to Seattle at 10:30 AM. We never set foot out of the station in LA, just the First Class Lounge.

@66kprdwd Жыл бұрын

What make and model of scanner you’re using?

@coast_to_coast_photos Жыл бұрын

That’s a Baofeng UV-5R

@Scraghunter Жыл бұрын

Dining car not open this trip? Ah I see.

@williamsafari6437 Жыл бұрын

average $1600 not cheap

@pizizhangsg1319 Жыл бұрын

I have the impression that the train is from the last century.

@paulsomers6048 Жыл бұрын

Why? Because it was actually comfortable??

@Theyoungmonkof90s Жыл бұрын

Who put toilet so near to the seats🤢🤮

@chrisdobrowolski2783 Жыл бұрын

Those are only on the train east of Chicago goiing through New York and only 1 floor cars and the Viewliner 1 cars have a toilet next to you bed and a sink, while the new viewliner cars only have a sink near the bed, toilet is shared in the all for all the roommates.